Missy Franklin named the top collegiate female athlete in the country

Missy Franklin was named the top female athlete in the country. David J. Phillip/AP

Missy Franklin keeps on winning.

The former Cal swimmer received the 2015 Honda Cup as the top female athlete in the country during an award ceremony Monday night in Los Angeles.

Franklin is the second Honda Cup recipient in Cal’s history, joining Olympic gold medalist swimmer Mary T. Meagher, who was awarded in 1987.

Franklin was named the NCAA and Pac-12 Swimmer of the Year while leading the Golden Bears in their National Championship this year.

“I can’t even put it into words,” Franklin said after she was presented the Cup, according to Cal Athletics. “I honestly did not expect this listening to these other women’s stories and everything they have done. To be here and to receive such a prestigious honor, I’m so incredibly thankful. I couldn’t have dreamt of anything more.”